# DIY Entryway Bench That Wasn’t as Easy as It Looked (Raleigh)

**URL:** <https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-entryway-bench-that-wasn-t-as-easy-as-it-looked-raleigh/44756>\
**Category:** DIY & Tutorials\
**Created:** [January 9, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-entryway-bench-that-wasn-t-as-easy-as-it-looked-raleigh/44756 "2026-01-09T01:15:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![Defizyn](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/defizyn/32/12468_2.png) [@Defizyn](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Defizyn)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-entryway-bench-that-wasn-t-as-easy-as-it-looked-raleigh/44756/1 "2026-01-09T01:15:10Z")

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This DIY entryway bench project was done in a **home in Raleigh, North Carolina**. The entryway needed seating and storage, and a simple wooden bench seemed like a good weekend project.

**Before photo – cluttered entryway**.

 ![1000023819](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/7/7555c8a0721ec82f4aea5c6b00d13817e7e04c23.webp)

Cutting the wood went fine, but assembling everything took longer than expected. One piece was slightly off, which made the bench wobble at first. I had to loosen the screws and adjust the frame to get it stable.

**During renovation – bench assembly**.

 ![1000023823](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/b/b869c9ae3b31ec12f1a077e1c288238fb527ab77.jpeg)

Once assembled, I sanded and stained the bench. The stain dried darker than I expected, and one corner absorbed more color than the rest. I considered sanding it down again but decided to leave it.

**After photo – finished entryway bench**.

 ![1000023825](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/e/e94e6db3a4e4dc12fab2c21ea5900f6fd112adee.jpeg)

The bench isn’t perfect, but it’s solid and useful. For a **Raleigh** home, it added function without needing a full entryway renovation.

🪑 **Honest Thought**

DIY projects always take longer than the plan on paper.

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**Author:** ![Jonsnow](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/91b2a8/32.png) [@Jonsnow](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Jonsnow)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-entryway-bench-that-wasn-t-as-easy-as-it-looked-raleigh/44756/2 "2026-01-09T03:03:27Z")

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Nice article u got, keep the good work going

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**Author:** ![ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/thomaswood/32/12461_2.png) [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 4:47am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-entryway-bench-that-wasn-t-as-easy-as-it-looked-raleigh/44756/3 "2026-01-09T04:47:40Z")

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well put together bro

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**Author:** ![Kizzy1](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/4491bb/32.png) [@Kizzy1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Kizzy1)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-entryway-bench-that-wasn-t-as-easy-as-it-looked-raleigh/44756/4 "2026-01-09T15:46:42Z")

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I like how the author gradually develops each idea

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**Author:** ![Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/chick-asaw/32/1735_2.png) [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-entryway-bench-that-wasn-t-as-easy-as-it-looked-raleigh/44756/5 "2026-01-09T21:53:19Z")

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Well notes keep the good work